About This Book
"Crumbs" is a charming graphic novel for young adults, exploring the tender complexities of first love and personal aspirations. Ray, a quiet young woman with latent psychic abilities, frequents a magical bakery where treats help dreams come true. She falls for Laurie, a kind barista with musical ambitions. The story gently navigates their budding romance, the challenges of pursuing individual dreams, and the uncertainty of the future, even when Ray can glimpse it. It's a sweet, whimsical tale that normalizes the emotional rollercoaster of young love and the importance of self-discovery.
"In a very special town, there's an even more unusual bakery with a selection of baked treats hand-crafted to help your dreams come true. For Ray, a quiet young woman with special powers of her own, the order is always the same: a hot tea with a delicious side of romance. When Ray meets Laurie, the kind barista who aspires to be a professional musician, she gets a real taste of love for the first time. But even with a spark of magic, romance isn't so simple. Both Ray and Laurie are chasing their own dreams and even when Ray starts to see the future, she can't predict her fate with Laurie."--Back cover.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could visit the magical bakery, what treat would you order and what dream would you wish for?
2
Ray can see glimpses of the future. Do you think knowing the future would make life easier or harder? Why?
3
Ray and Laurie both have dreams they are chasing. How do they support each other, and how do their individual dreams affect their relationship?
4
What does 'love' mean to Ray and Laurie in this story?
5
How does the graphic novel format help tell this story? What do the illustrations add?
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